Which Torch is better for Torch Down Roofing? Magnum, Raptor Express or Harbor Freight Torch

[@nickwarry7833]

I'm new to torching but have done a couple of successful projects so want to do more - I love it. All your video tutorials have been inspirational and informative so thanks for sharing them. It is good to learn from the Doctor! This is Master Apprentice the modern way,

[@FlatRoofDoctor]

you are welcome

[@checkyourself-ish]

Hey Doc, You really helped me recover from a roof repair and starting from zero experience. Keep up the great work. Thank you

[@terryjosephfrankmartinsr.4410]

I've used any and all different brands of torches in my 36 years of roofing and I agree with you 💯%. I have made a single modification to my Magnum torch and it has been foolproof for 15 years! I took a step tin, folded it onto itself twice, bent it into a nice stand, drilled a center hole and screwed it onto my torch and rounded the stand feet with my snips. Has worked like a charm!

[@FlatRoofDoctor]

wow, I have bought so many magnum torches over the years just because the stand fell off and got lost. Right now I have about 6 - 7 magnum torches in my basement without stands. I always threaten to make stands, but then I am in a rush, and go and buy another one. Thanks for the comment

[@Fathervinyard]

they look cool i usually use a sievert gas gun to lay torch on had it for 12 years now still in brilliant condition it also has a brass head wich helps and hasnt rusted over the years

[@benjaminfelix1189]

Sievert the best

[@aqua-proofroofingsystems1326]

You should be torching with a cane that way you are not walking on the roll as you torch it as it should be to hot to walk on.

[@tylesveque2373]

Come to Canada try it in -25

[@chrisnichols7280]

Is there a pacific model to the magnum torch?

[@espitiajorge1193]

Goss torch are good but I agree with you I really like magnum torch,for me it's the best, good video 👍

[@FlatRoofDoctor]

Thanks

[@ccdogpark]

A roofing company burned down our neighbors house last week doing a flat roof like this. A 50+ YO 3 story house was a total loss. What didn't burn suffered water damage. Nobody on the job spoke English and they had no fire extinguisher nearby, so we had to call the fire department for them. WRZ 2022-01-26 Delaware County, PA

[@FlatRoofDoctor]

wow, sad. In 35 years I have had a few close calls, and some of that was because of inexperience. Over the years i got a little smarter

[@jessihawkins9116]

are they going to sue them? 😲

[@rayjohnson9781]

May I ask you sir where I might find a pair of custom boot laces like that ?🤔

[@lorettataylor9902]

I'm looking to buy a torch to burn brush on my land what would you recommend?

[@pollywollydo]

Some info on temps and working pressure also other equipment would be good for us novices 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🇺🇸🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@Kartyman550]

Agree

[@FlatRoofDoctor]

ditto

[@olej2183]

You should really try calloni tourches!! Really cheap on the gas and alot of power!

[@FlatRoofDoctor]

ok will look into it, thanks

[@sonnycline1802]

Ok I just wanted to melt the snow off my walk, purchased the torch at menards and no issues but it was 60 bucks and after I purchased it I seen a video that it's only 30 at harbor freight. Not a good snow melter so save yr money.

[@FlatRoofDoctor]

lol, thats funny

[@jessihawkins9116]

maybe you could spray some diesel fuel on the walk first and then use the torch 🤔

[@lukeangel6446]

What was the roofing material brand/name you used?

[@FlatRoofDoctor]

U are commenting on the Torch video? I normally use Firestone APP 180 and also Karnak 81 Trowel for my Torch Down Roofs. But Mule Hide from ABC Building Supply also make a good product

[@jogahi1]

The longer torches are designed to use with a pull cane, which is the correct method for installing the membrane. You should NEVER walk on your cap sheet, the manufacturer will tell you that.

[@FlatRoofDoctor]

You must be from Canada?

[@danboyd5081]

I always used a "pull cane" had it made by an electrician out of conduit that way I could custom length but I'm 6'6. Sievert torches are the best in my opinion

[@aqua-proofroofingsystems1326]

You are correct, the man in the video doesn’t know how to roof properly plus when he torch’s rolls on not enough heat then his detail is always burned and looks sloppy. Would never be able to work on roofs with inspectors.

[@benjaminfelix1189]

Until they make something better. It's sievert titanium torches for me.the best

[@artiebrown6353]

@@danboyd5081 I never walk backwards on a roof. Never.

[@diyidea3031]

Sievert titanium best light torch in the world , made in Sweden.

[@michaelallen5050]

Awesome video

[@jamescole3152]

OK I see the Magnums field torches are 16" long. Yours looks to be maybe the 24" model XL? I am 6 ft tall so trying to figure out what to use. The Sieverts have 32" titanium torches but that seems too long unless you were to walk backwards. And I think your way is much safer so you don't walk off the roof.

[@Kartyman550]

Love this guy. Amazing vids

[@FlatRoofDoctor]

Appreciate it!

[@kylekoverola8654]

Feather touch

[@FlatRoofDoctor]

Thanks for correcting me

[@ogyywinn6035]

great teacher

[@kylekoverola8654]

Regulated, is the word

[@FlatRoofDoctor]

Thanks

[@MrFlatroofer]

Sievert with twin control. Every time. All professional roofers use them in Britain,

[@tylesveque2373]

Canada too this guy is an idiot

[@jamescole3152]

@@tylesveque2373 Maybe you are the idiot. The Sieverts has a 32” handle. This guy is 5'8". Way too long for him.

[@tylesveque2373]

@@jamescole3152 hmm I'm 510 and feel the sievert is too short

[@tylesveque2373]

@@jamescole3152 and if you watch other videos this guy's a scab

[@MrFlatroofer]

@@tylesveque2373 They make various lengths.

[@mikekumar9308]

Hmm magnum torch is like the worst of worst for roofing here in Canada... It's all about the nesta

[@marselluswallace6]

It would be amazing if this guy was just trolling.

[@tomw21]

This guy have no idea about torching. He torches and walk on the fresh torch hot membrane and does more damage. Plus the torches his using are not the greatest. This guy brakes every roofing detail work, horrible. The ugliest job I have ever seen. I have been torching for over 30 years and never seen that horrible work

[@FlatRoofDoctor]

Ok, here is the problem. You are only familiar with 1 brand of torch down, and that is Soprema's brand in Canada. That happen to be the best but not the only brand out there. If you use Soprema brand, you can not walk on the membrane as you are torching it down, it is way too soft. Rubberroid made by GAF is also a soft membrane and gets very soft during summer when you torch. I use Firestone's brand of membrane that is much harder and easier to work with. This "guy". meaning me, has a little more experience than that "guy" who happens to think he knows everything. I have used many type torches during my roofing career. I still have many of them on me. The most rugged torch is still the one from magnum in my opinion. It puts out more BTU's compared to others and are cheap enough. $180 can get you a set of 2 torches. A detail and field torch. But, I am not arguing that you may have a better torch, I just got used to what I have, like any tool.

[@pureblood6492]

the amount of roofers that dont know the difference between app and sbs is amazing you can walk on app and not walk on sbs.

[@nonsheep5823]

Don't waste your time on those torches get yourself a sievert for Xmas, german engineering at its best

[@shanesaw4206]

You shouldn’t be walking on your roll lol always walk and torch walking backwards never walk on the roll

[@tylesveque2373]

You have to know how to torch first before you know what works you my friend don't know what you are doing